The winner is the Black Toad in Hoylake which has been runner-up in the previous two years – congratulations to all at the Black Toad.

The runner-up is the Red Fox in Thornton Hough and two Highly Commended Awards go to the Magazine Hotel in New Brighton and the Traveller’s Rest in Bebington.

Congratulations to all four of these excellent pubs which are definitely worth a visit for a pint… or two.